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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1914

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Huerta Envoys Press for Armistice and Safe Rule

Niagara Falls conference faces possible collapse as Huerta delegates demand that the United States force Carranza and Villa to halt fighting. They seek a ceasefire, a pledge that Huerta can run for president, and protection from interference, while Vera Cruz reports warn of growing rebel pressure and arms smuggling attempts.

Niagara Falls Ont Huerta Huertistas Wilson Carranza Villa America Mexico United States

Murdered Conductor Clyde Hawes Found Dead in Brunswick Culvert

Clyde V. Hawes a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard conductor was killed on Friday night en route to his Brunswick home where his wife and four children waited. A coroner's jury found he died from violence likely a single blow, robbery of a roll of bills, and his body dumped in a culvert. The case remains without a lead. deputy sheriff Nelson investigates. Hawes was about 50, survived by his wife and four children. Funeral services were held at his West Find home with fraternal orders in attendance.

Armall Clyde V. Hawes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick Hawes Thomas Cooper Betsecal Miers Feet Hawem Nelson West Find Order of Red Men Order of Eagles Independent Order of Odd Fellows Brotherhood of Trainmen Knoxvi

Pope Pius X Names Fourteen New Cardinals in Secret Consistory

In Rome on May 25 Pope Pius X created fourteen cardinals. Names include L Nazarer of Quebec Mer Guido Menendez of Toledo Abbe Gasquet of the English Benedictine Monks and Cardinal Falconio former apostolic delegate to the United States among others. He spoke on world affairs noting Portugal Mexico and other countries. the United States was represented by Cardinals Gibbons Farley O Connell and Falconio.

Vera Cruz United States Rome Pius X Rota Tribunal Mgr. Tech Consistorial Congregation Abbe Gasquet Cardinal Falconio Demetri Pius Portugal Mexico Cardinals Gibbons Farley O'Connell Falconio

Thrilling Diamond Ring Search At Arlington Ends In Loss

A lady dropped a 1 carat gold ring from a balcony near the Arlington Hotel on Baltimore Street. Hundreds joined the fruitless search through crowds, ditches, and pawnshops before the ring was recovered by the owner shortly after noon. A reward is offered for its return.

Arlington Hotel Jacy Baltimore Street Arlington

Lonaconing Glass Company Plans Stockholders Meeting Tonight

A meeting of Lonaconing glass company stockholders is set for tonight at eight o'clock in the San Toy Theatre to organize and draft by laws. It is expected incorporators will be named and papers filed promptly, with incorporators likely serving as officers and directors for the first year.

New Lonaconing Glass Company San Toy Theatre

Home Rule Bill Passed by Parliament in Final Reading

The Home Rule bill for Ireland passed the House of Commons on its third reading by 351 to 274, with Royal assent anticipated from King George. Premier Asquith led the Liberal party to victory amid protests over missing bill details and potential Ulster exclusion amendments.

London Ireland House of Cemons George Teasure House of Lords Commons Herbert H. Asquith Liberal Party Asquith Lowther A. Bonar Law

Congressman Hughes Seeks $60,000 For Titanic Widow

Huntington clips recount Congressman James A. Hughes discussing a suit filed in Un iontown by his daughter Mrs Mary Eloise Hughes Smith and her son Lusien P Smith. They seek $60,000 as the widow and son's share of the late Titanic victim's estate and $300 a month for Lusien Smith.

James A. Hughes Huntington W. Va Washington Uniontown Mary Eloise Hughes Smith Lusien P. Smith Hughes Lucien Smith

Tri-State Baseball to Meet Beall High Tomorrow

The Tri-State Business College baseball team under Africa will travel to Frostburg to face Beall High School. Lucius Shepherd has resigned as manager, with Africa taking charge and predicting victory. Players Brown or Barnard will handle pitching while Footman or Pile will be backstop.

Tri-State Business College Africa Frostburg Beall High School Lucius Shepherd Brown Barnard Huiling Tri-State Footman Pile

Bond proposal eyed to fund city street paving plan

City Council weighs a July special election to issue bonds for improving unimproved streets. The plan seeks 159 006 to pave streets, with assessments repaid to the city and funds earmarked for paving and later repaving. Mayor Koon says taxes won’t rise as debt is paid off in ten years. Citizens largely back the proposal, aiming to complete several streets this year.

Counci Koon Ths Mrning

City Plans Bid Opening for 60000 Water Bonds

City Council meets to open evening bids for the 60000 water bonds from prior borrowing and to meet payments on the new water system. Three bids had been received by noon and more were expected before 4 pm. Fire hose contract award and other items, including action on the recent audit report, are on the agenda.

Cumberland Man Shocked on Rail

Andrew Soblisky of Cumberland stepped on a third rail while crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks on Henritta street at 4 15 yesterday afternoon. He was thrown by the shock, knocked unconscious, and burned on his left side. George Kelly, an oiler, aided him. Police ambulance took Sobiisky to University Hospital with severe injuries not expected to be fatal.

Andrew Soblisky Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Henrietta Street Baltimore George Kelly Southern District Sobiisky University Hospital

Shoupe Sells Grocery, Focuses on 6000 Tree Orchard

John C. Shoupe of South Centre Street sells his grocery business to Fispey L. Anderson of Chare and Green streets. He will live in a tent on his 6000 tree orchard near Wappacoma West Virginia this season and expects a bumper peach crop. He serves as director of the Potomac Fruit Growers Club.

John C. Shoupe South Centre Street Fispey L. Anderson Grocer Chare and Green Street Shoupe Wappacoma The Potomac Fruit Growers Club

Lonaconing Party Visits Washington

T Cecil Miller Wilson P Nicot and Misses Gertrude Colbourne Carrie and Ethel Plaskett Ida Walters and Viola King all employes in Mr Miller s Lonaconing department store visited Washington yesterday. They were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Miller at 1641 Newton Street and returned to Lonaconing early this morning.

T. Cecil Miller Wilson P. Nicot Gertrude Colbourne Baltimore Carrie Ethel Plaskett Ida Walters Viola King

Edison Electric Co Ad on Page Seven Ady

Edison Electric Company advertisement appears on page seven of this issue. The ad highlights services and promotions offered, urging readers to inquire for details and rates.

Edison Electric Co Ady

Warner urged to run for Congress in Montgomery County

A Rockville dispatch reports Republicans in Montgomery County pressuring Brainard H. Warner Jr. of Kensington to seek the GOP nomination for Congress. Supporters say his strong showing four years ago under adverse conditions suggests he could prevail. Warner has hinted he will clarify his position soon and, if nominated, would make the race interesting for the Democrat candidate.

Rockville Washington Star Montgomery County Brainard H. Warner, Jr Kensington Congress Warner

Rail layoffs in Connellsville reduce B&O firemen and engineers

Amid a traffic slump the Baltimore & Ohio railroad laid off more firemen and shifted seven engineers back to firing at Connellsville on Friday. The Connellsville Courier cites 98 firemen and 56 engine men laid off since the marsh of the year.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Connellsville

Keep you cool. Get them at 14 Union street.

Edison Electric Co. Adv. concise ad offering cooling solutions and product availability at a defined storefront.

Union Street Edison Electric Co Adv

Mrs Bridget Barnard Former teacher dies at 64

Mrs Bridget E Barnard widow of S Fuller Barnard died at Allegany Hospital at 3 AM aged 64. She taught in Mount Savage schools before marriage in 1882 and was daughter of Anthony and Jen Barrett. Survived by three sisters and two brothers, with funeral details pending.

Bridget Barnard S. Fuller Barnard Allegany Hospital Clarence Wolford Es Mary EK F. Carlotta Valley Street James E Washington This City J Karrett New Castle Ter Breen Mount Th

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